| What better way to spend a gorgeous day in the park | | | | There is an option to turn off the ACT, once the |
| than by enjoying the thrill of flying RC planes. These | | | | controls have been mastered, and maneuverability will |
| radio-controlled airplanes resemble many of the regular | | | | greatly increase without the ACT. As far as |
| sized planes seen today. They are exciting for both | | | | maneuvering through the air goes, these miniature |
| kids and adults who take part in flying them, as well as | | | | planes are able to go every direction that a |
| watching them zoom around. While this type of | | | | regular-sized plane can. |
| technology began with a boat in 1893, it has since | | | | Anything that can be used to steer a larger plane can |
| moved on to cars and planes. One of the earliest | | | | also be controlled on an RC plane. This realistic feel is |
| styles of radio-controlled planes was created in the | | | | what makes these so enjoyable to fly. |
| 1930s. | | | | These are perfect for people who love the way |
| Technology has become so advanced, that many of | | | | planes fly, but don't wish to actually be in the cockpit. |
| these planes are able to keep from crashing to the | | | | RC airplanes are also great for individuals who can't |
| ground. This is due to the ACT or Anti-Crash | | | | seem to get enough of flying planes. Due to the small |
| Technology that is added to each model as a safety | | | | size, radio-controlled planes have a little battery that will |
| feature. | | | | only allow for a short amount of time, usually around 10 |
| Many of the more intricate models of airplanes greatly | | | | minutes. |
| benefit from this anti-crash mechanism. If it didn't exist, | | | | Although flight time is limited, there is still so much that |
| it would be very easy to have these delicate planes | | | | can be done with these radio-controlled planes. For an |
| smashed to bits upon impact with the ground. Also, this | | | | example of just how advanced technology has |
| technology makes it possible for even a novice to fly | | | | become over the years, some RC planes are able to |
| these miniature planes. | | | | be flown at night. There are specific mechanisms |
| This ACT is able to sense when the plane enters a | | | | within them that enable the person flying these |
| dive and can correct its orientation, to keep it from | | | | miniature planes to do so without crashing them. It is a |
| crashing. The Anti-Crash Technology allows plenty of | | | | difficult skill and should only be performed by someone |
| time for control of the aircraft to be regained. | | | | who has fully mastered the controls. |